Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,694 - 41,741; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant to support research projects in the Isik and Bedny labs, focusing on neuroimaging and behavioral testing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and strong analytical skills.

This full-time position includes responsibilities like data collection, participant recruitment, and managing laboratory records. The successful applicant will work in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for further education and research development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Prior research experience preferred.
• Experience with scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection and management.
• Assist with data cleaning and accuracy.
• Recruit and test child participants.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management and Analysis

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Computer Science

Tools

Matlab

Python

R

Job description

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will work jointly in the Isik and Bedny labs on projects involving neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), behavioral testing, and computational approaches. The position is particularly suited for a recent graduate who is seeking to work in a dynamic research environment in preparation for graduate school.

This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
• Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
• May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above:

• Recruiting and test child research study participants, run experiments (fMRI, EEG, behavioral) and analyze fMRI/EEG/behavioral data.
• Manage data storage and analysis scripts, including on lab servers, lab accounts on the Rockfish cluster and cloud-based storage services.
• Perform administrative responsibilities associated with these experiments, including maintaining lab records, uploading and organizing data, and managing IRB documentation and reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program
• Experience with scientific computing (Matlab, Python, or R)
• Prior research experience

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

On call or non-standard work hour requirements

• Participant testing may occur on weekends and/or evenings, according to participant schedules and scanner availability at the Kennedy Krieger Institute

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HR (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:30 am - 5 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Cognitive Science
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences